With the points of
analysis set out in the table below, analyze the content of each application
letters above.
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Points of analysis
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Evidence from the
letters
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Paragraph
1
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Why are you writing?
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I noticed
your summer internship opening for a Web Technologist. My work experience and
studies qualify me for this position.
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How did you get the employer’s
name?
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-
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Where did you find their joblisting?
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Using your
database on the Internet to locate job opportunities.
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Who referred you?
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No one
(Using your database on the Internet to locate job opportunities).
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What position are you applying for?
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A Web
Technologist.
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2
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Why are you qualified for theposition
you are applying for?
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As my résumé
illustrates, my work involving Web related activities has been extensive. I
have installed, configured, and maintained a Web server for both the Software
Development Lab at North Carolina State University and for the Mechanical
Graphics Support Center (MGSC) at IBM.
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What have you done that appliesto
this job/position?
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I am the Web
Master for the home pages of the MGSC Department at IBM and for the
Navigators at Duke University. In addition, I acquired programming
experiences at IBM, writing CGI's and developing the Mechanical Technology
Center Product Manager, a Web- based product manager for IBM's Network
Hardware Engineering Department.
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What sort of fit is there betweenyour
experience and the job/positionyou applied for
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During a Co-
op with Federal Express, I contributed to the software engineering
development process and wrote C++ code. Currently, I am enrolled in JAVA
programming and Software Engineering classes.
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What is special about you thatshould
be considered for this job/position?
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While
pursuing a degree in Computer Science at North Carolina State University, I
have been active in the University Scholars Program. This program has
broadened my knowledge of and appreciation for peoples of many cultures and
beliefs. I would apply this awareness in my work at Sun that requires
collaboration with diverse team members.
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Paragraph
3
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What do you expect to happenafter
you send the application letter?
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Thank you for
your consideration in reviewing my résumé, and I look forward to hearing from
you.
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How can the employer
contact you?
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I would
appreciate the opportunity to further elaborate on my qualifications. I can
be reached at (919) 847-2259.
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